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Critically Endangered: Sociable Lapwing

10,000 Birds

Actually, despite the fact that central Asian steppes cover huge areas, Sociable Lapwings breed only around nomadic cattle herders’ settlements, which signifies that this species has evolved alongside wild ungulates, such as Blackbuck and Saiga antelopes, which kept the grass short. The conference was organized by excellent J.N.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Finishing the cattle on grass is a far “greener” method. But the leaner meat from grass-fed animals actually tastes richer and more savory. To the Editor: Missing from your article was mention of deleterious environmental and health effects resulting from intensive animal farming in addition to global warming.

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India’s Raptor Rescuers

10,000 Birds

Soon calls about injured birds poured in from animal hospitals, the police and fire departments, and various government agencies. When a tree filled with nestling Cattle Egrets collapsed, 60 orphans took up temporary residence in the house.